US Bridges

Rising Sun Avenue over Tacony Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.N.OLNEY Ave. 3481B05 · Structure no. 000000000038720

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,656
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rising Sun Avenue over Tacony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rising Sun Avenue over Tacony Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,656 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,913 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRising Sun Avenue
CrossesTacony Creek
Location.2MI.N.OLNEY Ave. 3481B05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03654, -75.11313
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,656 (2024)
Projected traffic19,913 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rising Sun Avenue over Tacony Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rising Sun Avenue over Tacony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rising Sun Avenue over Tacony Creek carry?

About 15,656 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rising Sun Avenue over Tacony Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Rising Sun Avenue over Tacony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.